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Berta Cano
My name is Berta Cano, I am a professional translator and interpreter of Mandarin Chinese, English and Spanish, a Chinese and Spanish ELE teacher, a lover of writing and literature, and an avid world traveler. I have studied and worked in different continents, having lived in countries such as the UK, China and Colombia. My services and experience range from healthcare translation, escort interpreting, English-Spanish sworn translation, to teaching Chinese as a foreign language to students of all ages and backgrounds.
I have a degree in Translation and Interpreting of English, Chinese and French from the University of Granada (graduating class of 2006-2011) and I subsequently trained as a teacher at the same university, where I obtained an official Master’s degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Currently, I am also the President of the Spanish Association of Teachers for the Teaching of Chinese (AEPEC).
I am also certified as a Sworn Translator-Interpreter of English by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Traductora e Intérprete Jurada
Berta Cano
Accompanying interpreter Spanish-English-Chinese
I have extensive experience as a Spanish-English-Chinese escort interpreter. I have also worked as a collaborating interpreter for Ofilingua in the public services of the Andalusian Regional Government (Junta de Andalucía). My extensive experience in scientific-technical and legal-economic translation, as well as in IT tools, allows me to translate a wide variety of documents.
Translator and interpreter
My training as a translator and interpreter is complemented by English and Chinese courses: TOEFL, HSK-5, Master’s degree in teaching Chinese as a foreign language, UIMP immersion course, scholarship from the Ministry of Education and Science, etc. I have lived as a student and employee in the UK and China for several years.
I have lived as a student and employee in the UK and China for several years. Have you heard of Harbin, the Ice City in the north of China, with an average temperature of only -20°C in winter? I spent a period of my life there.
I invite you to get to know and actively participate in my blog Passport to Translation, where I combine my knowledge and experience with my passion for travel and writing. Whether you are a professional translator, a client or just interested in seeing the world, everyone is equally welcome.
My education
- 2006-2011 ~ Bachelor's Degree in Translation and Interpreting. Spanish, English and Chinese. University of Granada.
- 2007-2008 ~ Erasmus exchange programme. University of Sheffield (United Kingdom).
- 2010 Sep ~ English Language Immersion Course 2010. Duration: 40 hours. Menéndez Pelayo International University, Colegio Mayor Galileo Galilei, Valencia.
- 2011 April ~ TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). ETS TOEFL (Granada) Equivalent to level C2 of the European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- 2012 ~ Degree of Sworn Translator-Interpreter of English. Issued by the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- 2012 ~ IES Abroad exchange programme: intensive Chinese language course. IES Abroad Foundation Beijing (China).
- 2015 Jan ~ Certificate of Chinese Proficiency (HSK level V). Confucius Institute, Granada. Equivalent to level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
- 2015-2016 ~ International programme on teaching Chinese as a foreign language. Beijing Language and Culture University (China).
- 2018-2020 ~ Double Master's Degree in Compulsory Secondary Education and Baccalaureate, Vocational Training and Language Teaching (Chinese) + Master's Degree in East Asian Studies. University of Granada.
- 2020 ~ Lifelong learning courses: E-learning, Evaluation Instruments and Tools, New Didactic Strategies. Pontifical University of Salamanca.
- 2021 ~ Course for Teachers of Spanish for Foreigners ELE. Antonio de Nebrija University.
My work experience
- Dec. 2022 - Jan. 2023 ~ INTERIM CHINESE TEACHER, Escuela Oficial de Idiomas de Málaga.
- Jan. 2021 - Sep. 2022 ~ COORDINATOR OF DISTANCE CHINESE COURSE DESIGN, Consejería de Educación de la Junta de Andalucía
- Oct. 2018 - Jun. 2021 ~ CHINESE TEACHER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE, Huayu Chinese Academy, Malaga
- 2017 Jun - Nov ~ TRANSLATOR AND PROOFREADER, Comunica Translations DK, Fuengirola. Translation and proofreading of technical and informative documents for different projects for local and international companies.
- 2015 Feb ~ ACCOMPANYING INTERPRETER, Desert Springs S.L., Almeria. English-Chinese-Spanish translation and interpreting for Chinese tourist groups: property visits, legal enquiries, cultural and leisure activities. Consecutive and escort interpreting in three languages.
- 2014 May - 2019 Oct ~ TRANSLATOR AND PERSONAL HEALTH ADVISOR, Vithas Xanit International Hospital, Benalmádena. Translation of medical and informative documents. Chinese and English interpreter. Management assistant. Patient administration working from St. Bernard's Hospital, Gibraltar. Reception of outpatient consultations, international medical insurance.
- 2012 Sep - 2013 Dec ~ CHINESE INTERPRETER, CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANAGER and QUALITY MANAGER, Sofitel Wanda Harbin (China).
- 2011 - 2012 ~ COLLABORATING INTERPRETER, Ofilingua S.A. English translation and interpreting in public services (Courts, Police, Guardia Civil).
- 2011 Sep ~ INTERCULTURAL ORIENTATION FOR AMERICAN STUDENTS, IES Abroad Granada Foundation.
- 2010 Nov - 2011 Jun ~ SCHOLAR, Faculty of Translation and Interpreting, University of Granada.
- 2009 Jul - 2009 Oct ~ ENGLISH INTERPRETER and ROOM STAFF, World Museum Liverpool (UK), at the Weston Discovery Centre gallery.
- 2005 Nov - 2010 Jun ~ ENGLISH TEACHER, Private Clients, Andalusia. Planning and execution of business English classes for adults, as well as English for children and teenagers. Preparation for University entrance exams.
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